INDUSTRY NEWS & EVENTS
PERC Launches Incentives Program
The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) offers landscape contractors two ways to save on propane-fueled mowers through its Propane Mower Incentive Program. Groundskeepers can receive...
Basic Software Systems Announces Upgrades
Basic Software Systems announced the release of an ordering interface for The Grasshopper Company, a manufacturer of zero-turn mowers. The new export feature enables fast, convenient and accurate...
Briggs Plant Produces 70 Millionth Engine
The Murray, Ky. engine plant operated by Briggs & Stratton Corp. recently produced its 70 millionth small…
VP Shakes Up Small Engine Fuel Category
VP Racing Fuels, Inc. today announced a plan to shake up the OPE fuel category, starting with its new advanced formula broad spectrum “VP Small Engine Fuel.” According to Steve Burns, VP’s CEO and...
Billy Goat Debris Loader
The new Billy Goat DL 35 Series Professional Contractor/Municipal Electric Start Debris Loader comes powered by a Vanguard 35-horsepower air-cooled V-Twin Big Block engine. “The Vanguard 35-HP...
Excel Industries Increases Work Force
Excel Industries, a lawn mower manufacturer based in Hesston, Kansas has experienced significant growth in 2012. Thirty-nine full-time employees have been added to the company payroll since June 1....
INDUSTRY EVENTS
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Outdoor Power Equipment Institute annual meeting
JUNE 24-26, 2024 – Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. Call 703-549-7600; visit opei.org
Equip Expo
OCTOBER 16-18, 2024 – Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Kentucky. Call 812-949-9200; visit equipexposition.com
National Hardware Show
MARCH 18-20, 2025 – Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada. Call 203-840-5622; visit nationalhardwareshow.com